Hole in One No 11 Half Moon Bay

 To truly appreciate the difficulty of making a hole-in-one, it helps to consider the size of the target. The diameter of a golf hole is 4.25 inches, a standard set by the R&A in 1891. Even the most accurate shots need a perfect combination of trajectory, spin, and speed to drop into such a small target from 100+ meters away. Factor in wind, elevation changes, and green contours, and it’s easy to see why aces are such rare occurrences.

But none of this was too much for FNQVGA golfer Mark Davidson on the 11th Hole at Half Moon Bay this morning.  Playing at 116m this morning,Mark hit what he described as " the straightest 8 iron I  have  ever hit" to bounce a few times and then disappear. Once the fear of going "over the back" was allayed, celebrations followed  which included shouting the bar at the clubhouse after the round- a dangerous precedent but one appreciated by all in attendance. 

Congratulations Mark on a shot well directed. 

Mark Davidson celebrates his second "Hole-in-one" on the 11th at Yorkeys with FNQVGA Vice President Neal Arnott.

 

 

HALF MOON BAY TUESDAY 26 AUGUST 2025

An excursion to Yorkeys this Tuesday 26 August to play an Individual Stableford for Men and Ladies, for trophies by Red Rooster. In earlier versions of  Program 2025 this may show up as a 4BBB- it is not!

Tee off from 7am nomination from 6.30am. 

 

RESULTS CONSISTENCY ROUNF #12 ATHERTON GOLF CLUB TUESDAY 19 AUGUST

 What a glorious day on the Atherton Tablelands this morning for the continuation of the FNQVGA Consistency series. The course was in excellent condition and the coastal dwellers found it a little difficult to come to grips with the speedy greens. Congratulations to Brendan, Stevie and their team of willing helpers. 

In the clubhouse we thank Kory who was able to overcome his melancholy over his fellow countryman Robert MacIntyre's capitulation in the final round of the BMW Championships at Cave Valley Golf Club. Bobbie had a five shot lead going into the final round but could not cope with the pressure of Scottie Scheffler, however,  the $2.16M runners up cheque should go some way to consoling the molly-dooker Scot.

We had four new members join today. Neil Stubbin from Atherton, Johnny Evans from Mareeba; and Mike and Mary Scott from Cairns. Welcome aboard.

A big thank you to our generous Sponsor for today Brothers Leagues Club Cairns. Remember at Brothers you'll find  Fratelli’s, Cairns’ newest all-day dining destination. Open 7 days from 9am to 9pm, they serve up globally inspired dishes that are as delicious as they are photogenic. From light bites like fresh pastries, wraps, and gourmet salads to wood-fired pizzas on house-made dough, every meal is crafted by their talented chefs. Pair your dish with barista-made coffee, premium wines, or cocktails. Craving comfort food? Explore their pastas, seafood, and signature mains – all served with no public holiday surcharge. Discover a fresh dining experience in Cairns – where flavour meets style.

We wish all our members who are traveling  up to Darwin to compete in the AVGU NATIONAL Championships which are to be played at Darwin Golf Club and Palmerston Golf Club.

NEXT WEEK: A Red Rooster sponsored Individual Stableford with Tee off from 7am

 

TODAY`S RESULTS:

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Ron Blake 37 pts

Runner Up: Russ Gill 35 pts

Division 2 

Winner : Bruce Jenner  44 pts

Runner Up: Neil Stubbin 39 pts (C/B) 

NTPs: 

No 3 Bruce Jenner No 9 Al Clarke No 11 Ron Blake

No 18 Charlie Bewick

Ball Rundown:

39  pts: Peter Dalziel 

35 pts: John Bawden George Kyriazis 

33 pts: Leo Leonard  Pommy English Brian Hughes

32 pts: Ken Berrigan  Stephen Day Peter Clarke Greg Dowling

31pts Bert Smith 

LADIES

Winner: Cath Coverdale  38 pts

Runner Up: Joy Westmore  37 pts

NTPs: 

No 3 Cath Coverdale No 9 Joy Westmore  No 11Lyn Small 

No18  Doreen Law

Ball Rundown:

34 pts Sandyl Kyriazis

32 pts Doreen Law Lois Tait

31 pts Kay Cleland

 

Ladies division winner Cath Coverdale.

 

 

Men Div 1 winner Ron Blake

 

Mens Div 2 winner Association Captain Bruce Jenner.

 

CONSISTENCY ROUND 12 ATHERTON GOLF CLUB TUESDAY 19 AUGUST 2025

 FNQVGA return to "Tableland Time" when Consistency Round 12 will be played at Atherton Golf Course for Men and Ladies on Tuesday 19 August.

TEE OFF:  FROM 8AM  NOMINATE FROM 7.30AM

18 HOLES SINGLE STABLFORD FOR MEN AND LADIES. 

SPONSOR : BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB. 

 

 

 

2025 DRUMMOND GOLF FNQVGA CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

FNQVGA 2025 Championships Results:

The Championships have been the closest if not in living memory then in the memory of the Association Secretary. The A Grade Mens title went down to a three way count back between Neal Arnott, Charlie Bewick and Russell Lawrence. And, the Ladies title requiring a count back to separate Toshie Suenaga and Lyn Small.

Congratulations to all the winners. And a big thank you to our most generous sponsor Drummond Golf Cairns   

The presentation of trophies will be held at our annual Presentation Day/Xmas Breakup  on 25 November at Cairns Golf Club.

 LADIES

Gross Winner: Toshie SUENAGA 188 (C/B)

Gross Runner up:  Lyn Small 188

 

Nett Winner : Heather FORSTER 145

Nett Runner Up: Di DIVERSI 148 (C/B) 

MEN

A Grade

Gross Winner:  Neal ARNOTT 170 (C/B)

Gross Runner-up:  Charlie BEWICK 170 (C/B)

 

Nett Winner:  Ross ELLEN 148

Nett Runner-up:  Russell  LAWRENCE 150

 

B Grade

Gross Winner:  Jack MURRAY 179

Gross Runner-up:   Pommy ENGLISH 185

 

Nett Winner:  Eric HAWORTH 146

Nett Runner-up: Peter DALZIEL 149

 

C Grade

Gross Winner:  Dave JACKSON 188

Gross Runner-up:  Peter JOHNSTON 199

 

Nett Winner: Dave HORTON140

Nett Runner-up:  Bill LEONARD143

FNQVGA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 ROUND 2

 The final round of the Drummond Golf FNQVGA Championships was played in variable but not unpleasant weather at the Cairns Golf Club this morning with 72 players (53 men and 19 ladies). The greens were hard and fast which in general tested every bodies skills. The bunkers tested all players especially our A grade men, where two players took 11 shots between them to escape one bunker!

Results of the Championships will be published within the next few days. 

A big thank you to the Cairns Golf Club for hosting us over the last two weeks.

We had one new  member today Kay Pittman from Churchill Waverly, the home of the Victorian Junior Masters. 

The results of the Daily Nett Competitions held today. 

 

MENS:

Division 1

Winner: Jack Murray on 68 nett 

Runner up: Mike Ryan  on 69 nett

Division 2

Winner: Dave Horton on 68 nett 

Runner up: Dave Jackson on 69 nett 

NTPs: 

No 2 Pommy English   No 8  Ken Berrigan No 14 Neal Arnott  No 17 Mark Davidson 

Ball Rundown:

70 nett: Bill Leonard

72 nett: Bill Foster

73 nett: Kojak Schofield Shane Vale Leo LeonardBrian Brown Darryl Chandler 

74 nett: Eric Haworth Marcus Morse John Bawden

75 nett Peter Dalziel Russ Gill Charlie Bewick Chris Ireland 

LADIES

Winner: Kay Bergiel  on 71 nett

Runner Up: Sandy Kyriazis 72 nett

NTPs: 

No 2 Lyn Small No 8 Lyn Small No 14 Yasuko Moote

 No 17 Joy Westmore

Ball Rundown:

74 nett Joy Westmore  Di Diversi

75nett Heather Forster

76nett Chris Trevenen Kay Cleland Gail Wright

Next Week 19 August Atherton Round 12 in Consistency Series.

Tee off from 8am 

Mens Div 2 Runner up Dave Jackson

 

Ladies winner Kay Bergiel

Ladies Runner up Sandyl Kyriazis

 

 

FNQVGA CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL ROUND- TUEDAY 12 AUGUST

The second and final round of the FNQVGA Championships will be played on Tuesday 12 August at the Cairns Golf Club. All Association members and visitors are welcome to play in a nett competition held in conjunction sponsored by Drummond Golf Cairns.

 In the Men's Championships there are 6 players with in 4 shots of the leader in all grades! In the Ladies Lyn Small has a strong but not unassailable lead. How exciting!

Tee off from 7am

Nominate from 6.30am

Sponsor  Drummond Golf Cairns.